KRISTEN BUSH
Frankfort,KY
Summary
Over 30 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, most of this being automotive. A solid background in production processes and assembly line work. Successfully contributed to operational efficiency and team productivity through consistent, high-quality work. Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and effective time management skills in fast-paced environments.
Experienced production professional adept at ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Strong team collaborator focused on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in quality control, machine operation, and workflow management. Reliable and resourceful with keen attention to safety and productivity.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Temporary Associate Fork Truck Driver
Manpower @ Penske
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Unload product from tractor trailers at Penske Hub @ TMMK
- Record the receive, unloads, release and request trailers in on computer system
- Organized and sorted products in warehouse by efficiently unloading inbound shipments and moving products to storage locations.
- Prepared forklift for daily use by refueling and recharging battery.
- Cleaned and organized work area by removing empty pallets and other hazards.
Production Associate
Cummins Meritor
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Assembly of hubs, rotors and drums for diesel trucks, Oshkosh, aftermarket and Ford
- Safety, quality and meeting production goals
- Keeping the work area clean (5s)
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Improved product quality with thorough inspections, identifying and addressing potential issues before shipment.
Production Associate (full Time)
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Developed strong working relationships with teammates, fostering a positive and collaborative environment for achieving shared goals.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting quickly to changes in production schedules or priorities as needed.
- Increased accuracy rates by double-checking completed work against specifications, identifying errors before shipment.
- Participated in lean manufacturing initiatives to reduce waste and optimize resource usage throughout the facility.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, promoting safety and minimizing potential hazards on the production line.
- Proactively communicated with supervisors regarding any issues affecting productivity or quality on the line.
- Trained new hires on proper procedures and techniques for operating machinery safely and effectively on the production line.
Production Temporary (Trac Team Member)
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Working on automated assembly line assembling doors for Camry and Rav in plant 2 at TMMK (Toyota)
- Fast paced environment...temp to hire position
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
Temporary Associate
ADIENT
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Worked on the production line assembling Front seats for Toyota Camry and Toyota Rav
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, promoting safety and minimizing potential hazards on the production line.
- Contributed to increased overall productivity with efficient work habits and strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting quickly to changes in production schedules or priorities as needed.
Fork Truck Operator
HITACHI
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Supplied shock absorber parts to production areas and picked up dunnage
- Pulled down parts from warehouse racks and delivered to service lines
- Picked up finished products and delivered to shipping area
Cut Off Operator/ Machinist
CTP Corporation
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Operated cut off machines to cut tubing to size indicated on work orders
- Ensured correct material was being cut
- Used Calipers and tape measure to confirm the correct size had been cut
- Set up and did preventative maintenance on machines
- Cut channels, chamfered tubing on a Manual Summit Lathe, as to details needed on blueprints
- Turned down materials to proper size and proportions required as shown on blueprints
- Used calipers and gauges to ensure proper size and degree of angles
- Pressure tested the product and orders requiring it
- Handled adjustments or modifications to machines as needed based on product specifications or changes in operational parameters.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Upheld quality standards through regular inspections of completed products, addressing any inconsistencies immediately.
Machine Operator
Topy America
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Operated and maintained robotic mig welding machines, fusion welding machine (flash butt welder) and overhead crane
- Did repairs to product being manufactured as required through use of mig/tig welder, grinders, polishing wheel
- As well as frequently checking products running through machines for any quality issues and measurements, ensuring everything was within company work standards
- Kept track of shift downtime, scrap and quality by logging into both computer and work log papers
- Did daily preventative maintenance that was required of the machines I was running
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Increased product quality through meticulous monitoring of machine settings and making adjustments as needed.
- Maintained open communication lines with supervisors regarding project status updates, potential delays, or any concerns affecting production timelines.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
Temporary Associate
NESCO RESOURCE/WILD TURKEY DISTILLERY
04.2016 - 07.2016
- Inspected bottles coming off lines for imperfections
- Assisted in line setup with machine operators
- Loaded boxes onto conveyors
- General cleaning
- Hand labeling bottles
- Hand packing bottles
Temporary Associate
ADECCO/JIM BEAM DISTILLERY
02.2016 - 04.2016
- Kept areas clean around bottling lines of all spilled alcohol, debris and cardboard
- Picked up damaged bottles from lines and discarded bottles after emptying alcohol into appropriate containers
- Worked placing bottles onto the conveyor at the beginning of lines
- Placed product boxes on conveyors to be packed with finished bottles
Temporary Production Line Associate
KELLY SERVICES/BUFFALO TRACE
08.2015 - 02.2016
- Working in Bottling Hall helping to achieve company goals by supporting production workers...
- Help Machine operator on Packing machines....follow instructions of what they need done for them to keep the line running...
- Duties include keeping an eye on the level of glue for the box sealer and fill as needed
- Assist with boxes taken offline because of broken bottles and quality issues..
- Repack, inspect and return boxes to line
- Keep the work area clean...
- Worked in glass storage loading boxes on the line
- Helped PA's with the backlog of any quality issues of bottles coming offline.... mainly bad labels....taking labels off bottle to be re-inserted online..
- Watched bottles online to ensure none have fallen, broken or jammed up..
- Worked as line clean up to keep floors clear of glass and debris...take out garbage and recycle cardboard as it piles up...
- Worked in reconditioning....repacking and relabeling bottles by hand…
Production Associate
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky
01.2005 - 01.2015
- Worked in a fast paced environment on an automotive production line
- Installed various parts onto automobiles running down the line within standardized work areas
- Checked the quality of all parts being installed onto vehicles
- Worked within company standards
- Notified team leader immediately of any quality or mechanical issues
- Proper use of Andon to stop the line if required
- Kept work area neat and tidy (5s)
- TPS
- Ensured all safety standards were met in my work area
Temp to Hire (production Associate TMMK)
Kelly Services
09.2001 - 01.2005
- Worked on the production line in Paint Shop at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky
- Inspected bodies of automobiles running down line for any paint defects
- Repaired defects as necessary with air sanding too, wet sanding by hand or making the decision to send vehicle body offline to paint repair area if the defect was to bad to repair on the production line within standardized work area
- Proper use of Andon
- Kept work area neat and tidy (5s)
- TPS
- Ensured all safety standards were met within my work area
Production Associate
Quality Safety Systems Company
03.1994 - 09.1998
- Worked on a manual production line producing safety belts for the automotive industry
- Used air tools and industrial sewing machines to assist with assembly
- Inspected finished goods to ensure quality and that mechanical operations of belts were within company standards
- TPS
- Kept work area clean and tidy
- (5s)
Education
No Degree - Manual Machining (Milling, Lathe)
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KY12-2016
Welding - Pipe Welding (Stick)
St. Clair College
Windsor, ON09.1996
High School Diploma -
Goderich District Collegiate Institute
Goderich, Ontario, Canada12-1984
Skills
- Precision measuring instruments
- ISO 9001 certified
- 5s
- Team player
- TPS (Toyota Production System)
- Organizational skills
- Problem solving
- Ability to learn new things quickly
- Fork Truck certification
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Temporary Associate Fork Truck Driver
Manpower @ Penske
11.2024 - 01.2025
Production Associate
Cummins Meritor
05.2024 - 10.2024
Production Associate (full Time)
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky
05.2022 - 10.2023
Production Temporary (Trac Team Member)
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky
08.2020 - 05.2021
Temporary Associate
ADIENT
05.2020 - 08.2020
Fork Truck Operator
HITACHI
02.2020 - 04.2020
Cut Off Operator/ Machinist
CTP Corporation
09.2019 - 12.2019
Machine Operator
Topy America
05.2017 - 05.2019
Temporary Associate
NESCO RESOURCE/WILD TURKEY DISTILLERY
04.2016 - 07.2016
Temporary Associate
ADECCO/JIM BEAM DISTILLERY
02.2016 - 04.2016
Temporary Production Line Associate
KELLY SERVICES/BUFFALO TRACE
08.2015 - 02.2016
Production Associate
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky
01.2005 - 01.2015
Temp to Hire (production Associate TMMK)
Kelly Services
09.2001 - 01.2005
Production Associate
Quality Safety Systems Company
03.1994 - 09.1998
No Degree - Manual Machining (Milling, Lathe)
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Welding - Pipe Welding (Stick)
St. Clair College
High School Diploma -
Goderich District Collegiate Institute
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